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Center for Civic Innovation @civicatlanta.bsky.social · 24/03/2026

Right now, Atlanta is considering a multi-billion-dollar decision: whether to extend the city’s Tax Allocation Districts (TADs). The outcome will shape how schools and city services are funded for decades. Join us THIS Weds, March 25 @ 6pm for our SW ATL Town Hall @ Pittsburgh Yards: bit.ly/tadevent

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Center for Civic Innovation @civicatlanta.bsky.social · 25/02/2026

Atlanta is considering a multi-billion-dollar decision: whether to extend our 8 Tax Allocation Districts. The outcome will shape how schools, infrastructure, and essential city services are funded for years. Join us for an upcoming TAD Talk to make sense of it, together. RSVP: bit.ly/tadevent

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Center for Civic Innovation @civicatlanta.bsky.social · 27/01/2026

We stand in solidarity with our peers in Minneapolis, Atlanta, and across the country who are using every tool available to defend our communities. We refuse to be silent about the terror and violence inflicted by ICE. 1/2

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Center for Civic Innovation @civicatlanta.bsky.social · 23/01/2026

We’re at the first School Board Ethics Commission meeting of the year.

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Sara Gregory @saraegregory.bsky.social · 20/01/2026

Unbeknownst to the public, a small group of officials from the city of Atlanta, the Atlanta Beltline and MARTA voted to stop all work on the Eastside Beltline light rail project more than six months ago: www.ajc.com/news/2026/01...

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Eastside Beltline light rail work secretly halted last year

A group made up of officials with the city of Atlanta, the Beltline and MARTA made the decision in a closed-door meeting without ever informing the public.

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Center for Civic Innovation @civicatlanta.bsky.social · 20/01/2026

"All eyes have been on this project, and this project is pretty much the linchpin to a lot of other things to take place... It’s almost like a unilateral decision that was made by a few individuals on a widely watched project." - Atlanta City Council member Byron Amos www.ajc.com/news/2026/01...

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Eastside Beltline light rail work secretly halted last year

A group made up of officials with the city of Atlanta, the Beltline and MARTA made the decision in a closed-door meeting without ever informing the public.

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Center for Civic Innovation @civicatlanta.bsky.social · 16/01/2026

This morning, we attended the first Neighborhood Reinvestment Initiative Commission meeting. The discussion covered the NRI, Tax Allocation Districts (TADs), and the Commission’s role in a potential $5.5B in community redevelopment. Learn more at civicatlanta.org/blog/nric

People seated around a long conference table during the NRIC meeting in a bright room with large windows.

Close-up of an Invest Atlanta handout titled “What the NRIC Commission Will/Won’t Do,” listing responsibilities and limitations with green check and red X icons.

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Center for Civic Innovation @civicatlanta.bsky.social · 13/01/2026

APS School Board kicked off the year with its first meeting. Here are 4 updates you should know 🧵

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Center for Civic Innovation @civicatlanta.bsky.social · 13/01/2026

The Georgia General Assembly convened yesterday for the start of the 2026 legislative session. Lawmakers are scheduled to meet through Thursday, April 2. This session matters for Atlanta. Here’s why 🧵

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Center for Civic Innovation @civicatlanta.bsky.social · 12/01/2026

Atlanta Board of Education updates: ✔️ The Board has sworn in three new members and one incumbent ✔️ Jessica Johnson is the new Board Chair ✔️ Ken Zeff is the new Vice Chair

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Center for Civic Innovation @civicatlanta.bsky.social · 12/01/2026

(1/7) This week in Atlanta, Mayor @andreforatlanta.com and City Council President Marci Overstreet were sworn in along with 15 Councilmembers — including new members @kelseabondd2.bsky.social (D2), Thomas Worthy (D7), Wayne Martin (D11) — and ten incumbent Municipal Court judges. 🧵

THIS WEEK IN ATLANTA
News from the week of January 4

* Atlanta Mayor, Council, Judges sworn into office
* Fulton County Board of Commissioners delay vote on final 2026 budget, revise Veterans Empowerment Commission
* DeKalb County Commissioners consider equity fund for data center property tax revenue
* Study finds thousands of DeKalb County families “trapped” in extended-stay hotels

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Center for Civic Innovation @civicatlanta.bsky.social · 09/01/2026

Each year, City Council committees set their goals and priorities for the upcoming year. Find out this year's committee assignments and who you should contact to share your priorities. civicatlanta.org/atlanta-government#committees

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Center for Civic Innovation @civicatlanta.bsky.social · 07/01/2026

Good morning, we're tuned into the year's first meeting of the Fulton County Board of Commissioners. Today's agenda includes consideration of the FY2026 budget. Tune in: fultoncountyga.gov/Watch-FGTV

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Center for Civic Innovation @civicatlanta.bsky.social · 22/12/2025

(1/6) This week in Atlanta, the Atlanta Department of Transportation shared with the City’s Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Advisory Committee that it has completed a required self-evaluation identifying barriers to accessibility in the pedestrian public right-of-way. 🧵

THIS WEEK IN ATLANTA

News from the week of December 14
* Atlanta Department of Transportation seeks input on plan to address accessibility barriers
* Justice Policy Board reviews diversion and crisis response outcomes
* Invest Atlanta previews new strategic action plan for 2026-2030
* Fulton County shifts animal control field services to police

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Center for Civic Innovation @civicatlanta.bsky.social · 18/12/2025

We’re at the final Invest Atlanta Board meeting of the year. On today’s agenda: votes on grants & loans for affordable housing, small businesses, and stabilizing the historic St. Mark AME Church neighborhood, and a presentation of Invest Atlanta’s 2026–2030 Strategic Action Plan.

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Center for Civic Innovation @civicatlanta.bsky.social · 16/12/2025

We're in Midtown at Gensler's offices for a meeting of the ADA Advisory Committee.

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Center for Civic Innovation @civicatlanta.bsky.social · 15/12/2025

This afternoon we're tuned into the Q4 meeting of the Justice Policy Board. Today's agenda includes selection of the group's Executive Board members, as well as updates from partners such as the City of Atlanta, Fulton County, Grady, PAD, the Georgia Justice Project, and APD.

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Center for Civic Innovation @civicatlanta.bsky.social · 11/12/2025

We're watching the Atlanta Board of Education's Policy Review Committee meeting. Today's agenda includes consideration of updates to District policies related to electronic device use and cyber-bullying to align with recent state legislation. Tune in here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=fQVU...

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Policy Review Committee Meeting - Dec. 11, 2025

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Center for Civic Innovation @civicatlanta.bsky.social · 08/12/2025

(1/10) This week in Atlanta, the School Board unanimously adopted a long-range facilities plan that will close 16 APS schools starting in fall 2027 and invest in expansions, program conversions, and two new specialized academies. 🧵

THIS WEEK IN ATLANTA

News from the week of November 30
* School Board approves plan to close 16 schools
* Parents urge APS to protect students from ICE
* Voters elect candidates in municipal runoffs
* Council adopts new restrictions on housing trust fund
* Fatal Crash Review Commission evaluates safety improvements after teen’s death
* Fulton Commissioners review FY2026 budget proposal, renew jail healthcare contract, and debate use of staff

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Center for Civic Innovation @civicatlanta.bsky.social · 03/12/2025

We’re at the Atlanta Board of Education’s December meeting. Today, the Board is considering approval of the Comprehensive Long-Range Facilities Plan, which would result in the repurposing of 16 schools, as well as investments in several school expansions and other programs.

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Center for Civic Innovation @civicatlanta.bsky.social · 03/12/2025

We’re tuned into the first December meeting of the Fulton County Board of Commissioners. On today’s agenda: a public hearing on the County budget, proposals on women’s health, reproductive rights, and gender equity, and funding for nonprofits serving people connected to the County’s justice system.

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Center for Civic Innovation @civicatlanta.bsky.social · 25/11/2025

The Dickens administration tells the City Council they’ll wait until 2026 to pursue extending Atlanta’s Tax Allocation Districts (TADs) — allowing more time for work with the Council and community stakeholders on the $5.5 billion proposal. youtube.com/clip/UgkxhXP...

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Center for Civic Innovation @civicatlanta.bsky.social · 24/11/2025

(1/9) This week in Atlanta, the Atlanta City Council defeated a proposal from Councilmember Howard Shook to prohibit new short-term rentals (STRs) across District 7 in Northeast Atlanta. 🧵

THIS WEEK IN ATLANTA
News from the week of November 16

* Council rejects Northeast Atlanta short-term rental ban
* City adjusts Neighborhood Reinvestment Commission
* Invest Atlanta backs affordable homes in English Avenue
* New Inspector General board convenes for first time
* Fulton County reviews proposed budget for 2026
* Fulton Reparations Task Force delivers Harm Report
* APS Budget Commission begins early FY2027 planning

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Center for Civic Innovation @civicatlanta.bsky.social · 20/11/2025

We're at the Atlanta School Board’s Budget Commission meeting, where commissioners are starting discussions for the FY27 budget — which begins on July 1, 2026. They're discussing parameters for the FY27 plan, potential TAD extensions, and what school allotments could look like.

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Center for Civic Innovation @civicatlanta.bsky.social · 20/11/2025

We’re at Invest Atlanta’s monthly board meeting. On the agenda: selecting a developer for the Hickman Center at Morris Brown College, considering a $1.4M grant to the Atlanta Land Trust for 14 permanently affordable homes, and hearing updates on economic & community development.

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Center for Civic Innovation @civicatlanta.bsky.social · 19/11/2025

We’re downtown this afternoon for the Atlanta Housing Authority’s monthly Board meeting. Today’s agenda includes potential action on affordable housing at the Five Peachtree, Asbury Point, Veranda at Collegetown, and Trinity Central Flats developments.

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Center for Civic Innovation @civicatlanta.bsky.social · 19/11/2025

We’re at The Gathering Spot for the second annual Black Entrepreneurship Research Symposium to explore how data and research can drive wealth generation for Black business builders.

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Center for Civic Innovation @civicatlanta.bsky.social · 18/11/2025

This afternoon we are at Invest Atlanta's offices covering meetings of the Atlanta Development Authority's (ADA) and Urban Residential Finance Authority's (URFA) finance committees.

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Center for Civic Innovation @civicatlanta.bsky.social · 17/11/2025

(1/10) This week in Atlanta, the Moving Atlanta Forward (MAF) Oversight Committee met to review progress on the $750 million program — approved by voters in 2022 — and pressed City officials about delays. 🧵

THIS WEEK IN ATLANTA
News from the week of November 9

* Infrastructure oversight group seeks realistic timelines
* Changes proposed for Neighborhood Reinvestment Initiative; Mayor’s Office of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion; and Atlanta’s Affordable Housing Trust Fund
* DeKalb creates affordable housing fund and blight tax
* Federal agency changes homeless-services program
* School Board committee reviews policies on school attendance zones and student electronic device usage

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Center for Civic Innovation @civicatlanta.bsky.social · 12/11/2025

We’re at City Hall this afternoon for a meeting of the Moving Atlanta Forward (MAF) Oversight Committee. The City Auditor recently reviewed the MAF program, which funds major city infrastructure projects.

People seated around a conference table during a meeting, with a presentation titled “Moving Atlanta Forward Program Update” projected on the screen.

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Center for Civic Innovation @civicatlanta.bsky.social · 08/11/2025

Atlanta, the numbers are in. 🗳 We looked at who showed up to vote in this year’s municipal elections — and how turnout compared to 2021. Click the link below to see how participation broke down across districts, race, gender, and age. #voteATL #atlpol civicatlanta.org/blog/atl-vot...

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Who Showed Up? Voter Turnout in Atlanta’s 2025 Municipal Elections vs. 2021 — Center for Civic Innovation

Atlanta voters made their voices heard in 2025 — but how did turnout compare to 2021?

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Center for Civic Innovation @civicatlanta.bsky.social · 05/11/2025

We’re also at the Atlanta School Board meeting today, where during the work session the Board will explore strategies to strengthen career and college readiness and expand partnerships with corporations and foundations to help fund APS's most critical priorities.

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Center for Civic Innovation @civicatlanta.bsky.social · 05/11/2025

Today, we are watching Fulton County BOC. Here are some of the items we are focused on: - strategic plan and FY2026 budget update - expansion of the County’s childcare pilot program renewal of PAD's contract for diversion services - creation of a commercial property assessment task force (1/2)

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Center for Civic Innovation @civicatlanta.bsky.social · 03/11/2025

We're also attending a hearing at the Fulton County Courthouse that will decide whether polling locations in the City of Atlanta will be open until 7pm or 8pm tomorrow.

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Center for Civic Innovation @civicatlanta.bsky.social · 03/11/2025

Happy Monday! We're back at City Hall for the Atlanta City Council meeting. Follow along here: youtube.com/watch?v=Rpi5... Today's agenda includes legislation that would...

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#Atlanta City Council Regular Session meeting: November 3, 2025 #atlpol

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Center for Civic Innovation @civicatlanta.bsky.social · 03/11/2025

(1/9) This week in Atlanta, Mayor Dickens ordered a halt on residential water shutoffs and evictions in City-owned, -sponsored, and -funded housing through January 31 or until the federal shutdown ends, responding to the loss of SNAP benefits on November 1. 🧵

THIS WEEK IN ATLANTA
News from the week of October 26

* Mayor halts evictions, water shutoffs amid SNAP lapse
* Debate continues over purpose of Atlanta’s TAD funding
* Audit shows growth in Atlanta infrastructure spending but inconsistent tracking
* City projects $15.6 million deficit for FY2026, considers protecting seniors from false code complaints
* Atlanta Public Schools unveils facilities recommendations
* Fulton development authority grants initial approval for $10M Forge Atlanta tax break

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Center for Civic Innovation @civicatlanta.bsky.social · 01/11/2025

Atlanta Public Schools just released recommendations that could change how school buildings are used across the city — from new investments to potential closures. See what’s being proposed and what comes next: civicatlanta.org/blog/aps-fac...

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Center for Civic Innovation @civicatlanta.bsky.social · 29/10/2025

🗳 26,364 Atlanta residents have voted early — through Tuesday, October 28 — representing 7.6% of the city’s active voters. We’ve mapped early voting in Atlanta and tracked turnout by age, race, and gender. Explore the maps and charts at civicatlanta.org/blog/atl-early-voter-turnout-nov-2025.

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Center for Civic Innovation @civicatlanta.bsky.social · 29/10/2025

We are tuned into the Atlanta City Council’s Transportation Committee meeting. The Auditor’s Office will be presenting its annual review of the Moving Atlanta Forward infrastructure program to provide an update on the status of last year’s audit recommendations. www.youtube.com/watch?v=CxEF...

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#Atlanta City Council Transportation Committee meeting: October 29, 2025 #atlpol

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Center for Civic Innovation @civicatlanta.bsky.social · 28/10/2025

We’re also covering a meeting of the Fulton County Development Authority, where board members are considering a $3.5M business assistance grant to support development of a new Mercedes-Benz research and development center.

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Center for Civic Innovation @civicatlanta.bsky.social · 28/10/2025

Good afternoon! We’re tuned in to today’s City Council Community Development Committee meeting. Items up for discussion include...

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Center for Civic Innovation @civicatlanta.bsky.social · 27/10/2025

Happy Monday! Today we're tuned into the Atlanta City Council's Public Safety & Legal Administration Committee meeting, where the Atlanta Municipal Court and City Solicitor's Office are both presenting quarterly updates. www.youtube.com/watch?v=aOGl...

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#Atlanta City Council PSLA Committee meeting: October 27, 2025 #atlpol

YouTube video by atlcouncil - Atlanta City Council

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Center for Civic Innovation @civicatlanta.bsky.social · 23/10/2025

Atlanta City Council is debating a proposal that could reshape how billions in property tax dollars are spent through 2055. 💰 Learn what tax allocation districts (TADs) are and what this proposal means for Atlanta: 👉 civicatlanta.org/blog/2025-10...

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Atlanta’s $5.5B Question: Should the City Extend Its TADs? — Center for Civic Innovation

Atlanta City Council is considering legislation to extend the city’s eight tax allocation districts through 2055, a move that could redirect billions in property tax revenue to fund Mayor Andre Dicken...

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Center for Civic Innovation @civicatlanta.bsky.social · 20/10/2025

Happy Monday! We’re back at City Hall for the Atlanta City Council meeting. Key legislation for today's agenda would... www.youtube.com/watch?v=L_hj...

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#Atlanta City Council regular meeting: October 20, 2025 #atlpol

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Center for Civic Innovation @civicatlanta.bsky.social · 20/10/2025

(1/10) This week in Atlanta, the City Council’s Community Development Committee delayed making a recommendation on a proposal to extend the City’s eight Tax Allocation Districts (TADs) until 2055 to fund Mayor Andre Dickens’s Neighborhood Reinvestment Initiative. 🧵 #atlpol

THIS WEEK IN ATLANTA
News from the week of October 12

* Atlanta weighs 30-year extension of tax districts
* City Council committees back higher Fire Department staffing despite Chief’s pushback, $13.75 million for water system improvements
* Public Safety Task Force outlines Edgewood Avenue plan
* City seeks to boost small businesses ahead of World Cup
* Diversion Center underused as jail overcrowding persists
* Fulton outlines 2026 State legislative agenda
* APS considers new attendance-zones policy

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Center for Civic Innovation @civicatlanta.bsky.social · 15/10/2025

We’re back at City Hall for the Edgewood Corridor Public Safety Task Force meeting. The Task Force will review preliminary recommendations on strategies to deter crime, enhance safety, and restore community trust along Edgewood Avenue and in the surrounding neighborhoods.

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Center for Civic Innovation @civicatlanta.bsky.social · 15/10/2025

We’re tune in to the Atlanta City Council’s Finance Committee meeting. An ordinance that would require the Department of Procurement to offer “post-award debriefings” to any bidder on a City contract within 30 days of the contract’s final award is up for discussion. www.youtube.com/watch?v=rzvQ...

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#Atlanta City Council Finance/Executive Committee meeting: October 15, 2025 #atlpol

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Center for Civic Innovation @civicatlanta.bsky.social · 15/10/2025

This morning, we’re tuned in to the Fulton County Board of Commissioners meeting. Here’s what we’re paying special attention to…

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